Donate blood if eligible and approved by a healthcare professional
Avoid iron supplements unless prescribed
Avoid multivitamins containing iron
Limit intake of iron-fortified foods
Reduce red meat and organ meat consumption
Avoid cooking with cast iron cookware
Drink tea or coffee with meals to reduce iron absorption
Increase calcium intake with meals if appropriate
Avoid taking vitamin C with iron-rich meals
Eat more foods that inhibit iron absorption, such as whole grains and legumes
Treat the underlying cause if iron overload is due to a medical condition
Use prescribed iron-chelation therapy if directed by a doctor
Get regular blood tests to monitor iron levels